Community Associations

Having a local residents’ group or community association means that you have a collective voice for your community. These groups can help to make improvements to, or tackle problems in, the area in which you live. They are open to all local residents and can look into more than just housing issues.

Many groups invite other relevant organisations to attend meetings, such as the local police, council or youth service. They also organise social events and fundraisers to bring the local community together. Below, you can read about some of the community associations that already meet within our communities.

NPHA currently support a number of Community Associations. Associations meet at least once every quarter and membership is open to the community as a whole including the local Police, Councillors and Organisations. These associations make a real difference to a neighbourhood as they support change to really improve an area. Associations can take on a number of different challenges such as environmental improvements, activities for young people, fundraising events, clean up days and social events, all of which bring the community together and make a better place to live.

All the groups encourage new members to come along to their meetings to share views and opinions on ways in which the community can be improved. They also help make sure things happen.

If you would like any information on your local group or would like to discuss the possibility of setting up an Association for your area please contact the Community Investment Team on 01772 450842 or email us. We will help get groups off the ground by producing publicity, providing funding, and running your initial meetings.

Find your local Association

Seven Stars Community Association
Broadfield Community Association
Fountain And Richmond Residents In Action (FARIA)
Buckshaw Village Community Association
Burneside Community Association
Blackpool Residents
Boundary Close and Churchside Association

 

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